Is VIT a government university or private?

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Vishal Chauhan | Guide-Level 13

9 years ago

Dear Anuvindhu, VIT University was formerly called Vellore Engineering College. It is a private university in Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1984, as Vellore Engineering College, by G. Viswanathan, the institution offers 20 undergraduate, 34 postgraduate, four integrated and four research programme

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Vidura Arya | Guide-Level 11

7 years ago

Hello Anuvindh, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private deemed university.

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